BALANCED BODY - MAT 1 EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS APPROVED BY EXPERT 2025 UPDATE.

BALANCED BODY - MAT 1 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS APPROVED BY EXPERT 2025
UPDATE.

What are the 9 Pilates Principles?
ANS:

 Breathing
 Concentration
 Control
 Centering
 Precision
 Balanced Muscle Development (BMD)
 Rhythm/Flow
 Whole Body Movement (WBM)
 Relaxation



What are the 5 Pilates Movement Principles?
ANS:

 Breathing
 Lower Core Activation
 Neutral Pelvis
 Abdominal Strength
 Lumbopelvic Stability



What are the 4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit?
ANS:

 Pelvic Floor
 Transverse Abdominus
 Multifidi
 Diaphragm

, In what country was Joseph Pilates born?
ANS: Germany/1883



What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?
ANS: 1926



What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?
ANS: New York



What are the mat exercises that contraindicate clients with osteoporosis?
ANS: 100, Rollup, Rolling like a ball, Double straight leg stretch



What are 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy?
ANS: Spine Side Stretch, Spine Stretch forward, Side Leg series, Modified Pushup



What bony landmarks define neutral pelvis?
ANS: ASIS & Pubic Bone



What are 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings?
ANS: Bend Knees, Sit on foam roller or rolled mat



What are 4 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems (round or
extend)?
ANS: Swan, Open Leg Rocker, Double Leg Kick, Single Leg Kick



What are the key areas working in Spine Stretch?
ANS: Stretch, PS (Pectorals), Abs